I love Earth Day…obviously. I think it is a wonderful day that encourages more people to think about more about what they can do to help the planet. The problem is a lot of people stop and pause on that topic ON Earth Day, when really you should be thinking what you can do for... Read more »

Earth Hour is right up my alley. Of course I fully support encouraging mass amounts of people to turn their lights off for one hour on Saturday, March 26th (at 8:30pm whatever time zone you are in), but what I truly love about it is that it is a simple & accessible way of showing... Read more »

Spring is so close I can taste it…and this month’s busy Green Scene Calendar definitely reflects the upcoming and much anticipated thaw-out! There are some great events this month that will make it very easy to come out of hibernation…From networking opportunities to the 3-day Family Farmed Expo, there is something for everyone (and every... Read more »

I am very excited to announce that I will be on the NBC News with Ginger Zee tomorrow morning (2/26) during the 9am local Chicago broadcast. I will be discussing greenwashing and what to look for when purchasing products that truly are good for the environment, safe and non-toxic. I also intend to elaborate on certain... Read more »

When embarking on the journey to green my life, it was only natural that I began to research eating organic vs. non-organic. I was especially concerned about what I was feeding my son, and wanted to know if and why it was necessary for me to feed him organic foods. Often times organic food can... Read more »

Here is your February Green Scene Calendar – February Green Scene Calendar.pdf. Two events that I wanted to point out this month are the “Moms on a Mission” lunch at The Academy for Global Citizenship and the Beyond Solar fundraiser. You can view the “Moms on a Mission” invite here – AGC MOM INVITE.pdf. I organized... Read more »

I was so excited when I learned about this contest sponsored by the paper goods company Marcal Small Steps, where you get to nominate your local green hero. And then I was even more thrilled when they asked me to be a judge! There are so many green heroes among us who don’t get the... Read more »

Happy New Year! I try to make simple resolutions every year that I can stick to, which isn’t always easy. I thought I would help the process for those of you that haven’t settled on your resolutions by offering some simple ones that are easy to commit to, all while helping the planet! EASY, GREEN... Read more »

I am a guilty mother who has been known to bribe my son from time to time with trips to Toys “R” Us in moments of weakness or desperate times like potty training. And yet, every time I am there I feel trapped in a sea of plastic, cheap looking toys that are predominately made... Read more »

When I think of Thanksgiving I think of food. LOTS and LOTS of food. But nowadays the greenie in me tends to look around after large dinners like Thanksgiving and think about the mass amount of waste created. And my family is just one of millions celebrating this holiday! According to Earth911.com, our household waste... Read more »